Aker BP ASA

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

Safe

AKRBP.OL's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 30.0% cfo payout ratio & 153.6x interest coverage. Areas of concern: 279.9% earnings payout ratio & 234.2% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 23.04% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

Interest Coverage: 153.6xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
Operating Margin: 70.5%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
Gross Margin: 58.1%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.

Risks

Earnings Payout Ratio: 279.9%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
FCF Payout Ratio: 234.2%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
Return on Equity: 4.8%Return on equity is below industry norms.

Payout & Coverage

Caution

Earnings Payout Ratio

279.9%Danger

FCF Payout Ratio

234.2%Danger

CFO Payout Ratio

30.0%Safe

Interest Coverage

153.6xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe

Net Debt / Total Assets

16.6%Safe

Current Ratio

1.2xCaution

Debt-to-Equity

84.6Safe

Profitability

Safe

Return on Equity

4.8%Warning

Operating Margin

70.5%Very Safe

Gross Margin

58.1%Very Safe

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe

10+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

23.0%Very Safe

GrowingVery Safe

About Aker BP ASA

Aker BP ASA is a leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company operating on the Norwegian continental shelf. Formed in 2001 and renamed in 2016 from Det norske oljeselskap ASA, it ranks as one of Europe's largest listed independents and Norway's second-largest crude oil producer. The company manages key field centers including Valhall, Ula, Edvard Grieg/Ivar Aasen, Alvheim, Skarv, and holds a partnership in the Johan Sverdrup field, delivering low-cost oil and gas with industry-leading low greenhouse gas intensity. Headquartered in Fornebu near Oslo, with additional offices across Norway, Aker BP employs around 2,962 people and emphasizes safety, efficiency, and innovation through strategic alliances like the Subsea Alliance and digital platforms such as Eureka and Cognite Data Fusion. Its vision positions it as the exploration and production company of the future, focusing on sustainable energy supply, advanced technology, emissions reduction, and value creation for shareholders and society via resilient dividends and profitable growth.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

7.67%

Annual Dividend

NOK 25.51

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

279.85%

FCF Payout Ratio

234.23%

Stock Price

—

52-Week Range

NOK 200.50 – NOK 367.80

Dividend History (2016–2025)

AKRBP.OL annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

AKRBP.OL earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

May 12, 2026

Next Payment Date

—

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

10.82%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

23.04%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

36.12%

5-Year Total Growth

181.94%

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

NOK 0.00

Annual Income

NOK 2,550.54

Quarterly Income

NOK 637.64

Monthly Income

NOK 212.55

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AKRBP.OL's current dividend yield?

Aker BP ASA (AKRBP.OL) currently has a dividend yield of 7.67%, based on a stock price of — and an annual dividend of NOK 25.51.

When is AKRBP.OL's next dividend payment date?

AKRBP.OL's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-12 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does AKRBP.OL pay in dividends per year?

Aker BP ASA paid NOK 26.27 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has AKRBP.OL been increasing its dividend?

Aker BP ASA has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 23.04%.

Is AKRBP.OL's dividend safe?

Aker BP ASA has a payout ratio of 279.85%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 234.23%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.

How is AKRBP.OL's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?

The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Aker BP ASA's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for energy companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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